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Teleserye
Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''serye''" (series). ''Teleseryes'' share characteristics with and have roots similar to soap operas and ''telenovelas''. They have evolved into a genre with unique characteristics, however, and often reflect Filipino social reality. ''Teleseryes'' are aired in the afternoon and prime time, five days a week. Their audience crosses age and gender lines, and they have the highest advertising rates in the Philippine television industry. Series last from three months to a year or longer, depending on ratings. Philippine TV dramas also include serials and anthologies, usually shown weekly. These dramas have a finite number of episodes and usually last one season, again depending on ratings. History 1940s-1980s Soap operas in the Philippines bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes, it aired on the network's afternoon line up from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by '' Esperanza''. It is the second longest running drama series of ABS-CBN (after ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano''). The title is derived from María Clara, the ''mestiza'' heroine of José Rizal's . It is a first release from Dreamscape Entertainment upon its establishment in 1992. This series was streaming online on YouTube. Premise Book 1 Mara and Clara were switched at birth, and the details of this event were recorded by Kardo ( Dan Fernandez), a hospital staff, in his diary. At the beginning of the story, both Almira and Susan gave birth to their children. Tragically, Susan’s twin baby died accidentally at the hands of Kardo. Desperate to cover up the incident, Kardo secretly switched Almira’s and Susan’s daughters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telenovela
A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar Drama (film and television), drama genres around the world include ''Turkish television drama, dizi'' (Turkey), ''Indian television drama, serial'' (India), ''teleserye'' (Philippines), ''lakorn'' (Thailand), ''teleromanzo'' (Italy), ''téléroman'' (Canada, specifically Quebec), ''Korean drama, K-drama'' (South Korea), ''Japanese television drama, J-drama'' (Japan), ''Chinese television drama, C-drama'' (China) and ''sinetron'' (Indonesia). Commonly described using the American colloquialism Spanish soap opera, many telenovelas share some stylistic and thematic similarities to the soap opera familiar to the English-speaking world. The significant difference is their series run length; telenovelas tell one self-contained story, typically within the span of a year or less whereas soap operas t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurice Guillen
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before finishing an MA in Communication at Ateneo de Manila University, where she taught at the college level. She took a television production course under Nestor Torre, in 1967. She then began work as an actress, starring in productions of '' Mrs. Warren's Profession'', before crossing over to film and television work, playing a seductress in ''Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang'', and Corazon Aquino in the drama '' A Dangerous Life''. In 2009, she accepted a role in the indie film ''Karera'', her first role in an independent production. Other credits include such notable films as ''Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang'' (1974), ''Lunes, Martes ...'' (1975), ''Inay'' (1977); ''Init'' (1978); ''Ina, Kapatid, Anak'' (1979), ''Moral'' (1982); ''Nagalit ang Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valiente (1992 TV Series)
''Valiente'' ( / international title: ''Brave'') is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Directed by Herman Escueta and Jose Rowel Icamen, it stars Michael de Mesa and Tirso Cruz III. It premiered on February 10, 1992 on ABS-CBN and aired its final episode on the network on January 27, 1995. The series premiered on GMA Network on January 30, 1995. The series concluded on September 12, 1997. A remake aired in 2012. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Michael de Mesa as Gardo Valiente * Tirso Cruz III as Theo Braganza ;Supporting cast * Glenda Garcia as Leona Braganza * Mariz Ricketts as Maila Braganza-Valiente * Odette Khan as Trinidad "Trini" Braganza * Jean Garcia as Elaine Velasquez-Braganza * Ruben Rustia as Damian Valiente * Renato del Prado as Pepito "Peping" Ramirez * Aris Cuevas as Badong * Jose Manalo as Elias * Nante Montreal as Camillo * Miguel Rodriguez * Marissa Sanchez as Vivian * Val Victa as Fidel Dioquino * Eugen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Luna (TV Series)
''Anna Luna'' is a Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN and Radio Philippines Network, RPN. Starring Margarita Fuentes, Ricky Belmonte and Melissa Mendez, it aired from November 27, 1989 to September 29, 1995. ''Anna Luna'' made a comeback during the glory days of Philippine drama and became a contemporary for some other series like ''Mara Clara'', ''Agila (TV series), Agila'' and ''Valiente (1992 TV series), Valiente''. Plot Separated from her mother after an accident at sea, Anna Luna is forced to live in the city with her estranged grandmother, Doña Martina Dominguez. Anna Luna is unwanted in the Dominguez mansion. To the old woman, she is a constant reminder of her daughter's disobedience by marrying a poor man. To a greedy aunt and an irksome cousin, she is a threat to the inheritance. Cast and characters Main cast * Margarita Fuentes as Anna Luna D. Tecson / Anna Luna D. Corpuz * Ricky Belmonte as Arnulfo Corpuz * Melissa Mendez as Emily Dominguez-Tecson / Pil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agila (TV Series)
''Agila'' (International title: ''Eagle'') was a Philippine television drama produced by TAPE Inc. and broadcast by RPN and ABS-CBN. Directed by Herman Escueta, it starred Val Sotto, Delia Razon, and Helen Vela. It aired from September 7, 1987 to February 7, 1992, replacing '' Heredero'' and was replaced by '' Valiente''. Cast * Val Sotto as Don Gabriel Agila * Delia Razon as Doña Maura Morena * Helen Vela† as Ester Morena * Laarni Enriquez as Olivia (in the first-part) ** Vivian Foz as Olivia (in the second-part to the end) * Aurora Sevilla as Liweng * Keempee de Leon as Bobet M. Agila – the eldest son of Gabriel & Ester * Jeffrey Sison * Rosalinda Olivarez as Minyang * Lawrence Olivarez as boy hapon * RR Herrera as Jun-jun – the son of Gabriel & Liweng * Arabelle Cadocio as Nina – the daughter of Gabriel & Olivia * Roger Aquino as Rod * Ana Feliciano as Mimosa * Lito Legaspi† * Yda Yaneza as Ludy * Mely Tagasa† as Lola Belen * Roy Alvarez† as Lauro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bubble Gang
''Bubble Gang'' is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally directed by Uro Q. Dela Cruz, it was originally starred by Ogie Alcasid, Antonio Aquitania, Sunshine Cruz, Jackie de Guzman, Assunta De Rossi, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Aiko Melendez, Wendell Ramos and Michael V. It premiered on October 20, 1995 on the network's Friday night line up. Frasco Mortiz currently serves as the director, with Michael V., Paolo Contis, Chariz Solomon, Betong Sumaya, Analyn Barro, Kokoy de Santos, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Cheska Fausto, Matt Lozano and Rabiya Mateo serving as the current cast. It is the longest running comedy show in the Philippines. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Premise The show features pop culture parody, skits and sketches. It parodies television shows, adverts and famous people. Overview ''Bubble Gang'' premiered on GMA Network on October 20, 1995. It was inspired by the gag show ''Tropang Trumpo''. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oki Doki Doc
''Oki Doki Doc'' (also known as ''Oki Doki Dok'') was a Philippine sitcom was broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired on the network's Saturday afternoon line up from October 23, 1993 to December 2, 2000, replacing Mana-Mana and was replaced by '' Arriba, Arriba!''. This series is currently streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube channel daily at 9:00 p.m. Synopsis This sitcom revolves around the adventures and misadventures in the life of Dr. Aga, a young veterinarian who has inherited his brother's children. Dr. Aga has just opened his animal clinic in a middle-class subdivision and plans on a successful career. He lives with his best friend and "kinakapatid" Godo in the duplex that is in a compound owned by Don Berto Makunatan a.k.a. Babsy. His duplex unit doubles up as his vet office while the other unit is used by Babsy and his three children, Paolo, Alex (Agot Isidro) and Toni ( Claudine Barretto). Aga was leading a normal single life and was quite enjoying his bachelorhood when his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Along Da Riles
''Home Along Da Riles'' ( or '''home along the railroad) is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The title of the series is based of the 1990 film ''Home Alone''. Directed by Johnny Manahan, Victor de Guzman and Apollo Arellano, it stars Dolphy. It aired from December 23, 1992 to August 10, 2003, and was replaced by '' Ang Tanging Ina''. This series is currently streaming on Kapamilya Online Live Global every Wednesdays, 3:00 am–5:00 am. Premise The series tells the lives of the Kósme family and neighbors who live on the nearby railroad tracks. The family patriarch, Kevin Kósme, serves as the breadwinner of the family. He deals with problems with his five children, long-time love interest ''Aling'' Azon, brothers-in-law Ritchie and Elvis, and the people from the agency he worked at including the antagonistic Steve. Aside from the problems, there are some non-sense exploits and misadventures that would laugh your butts off. Cast and characters Main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palibhasa Lalake
''Palibhasa Lalake'' () is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Johnny Manahan, it stars Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, John Estrada, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Carmina Villarroel, Amy Perez and Cynthia Patag. It aired from March 3, 1987 to November 9, 1998, and was replaced by '' Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako''. History Palibhasa Lalake made the television airwaves on Tuesday March 3, 1987 a day after ABS-CBN relaunching The Star Network. It aired every Tuesdays from 20:30 to 22:00 PhST. In 1992, the show started to apply closing credits sequence replacing the frozen video picture at every end of the episode as if most entertainment programmes from ABS-CBN started to do that practice. In 1995, the show moved at the earlier 19:00 PhST timeslot. In early 1997, the show moved from Tuesdays to Mondays airing at a later timeslot 21:00 PhST. The show concluded on November 9, 1998. Sypnopsis The show began on March 3, 1987, with the origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was a Filipino lawyer, politician, dictator, and Kleptocracy, kleptocrat who served as the tenth president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He ruled the country under Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, martial law from 1972 to 1981, granting himself expanded powers under the Constitution of the Philippines#The 1973 Constitution, 1973 Constitution. Marcos described his philosophy as "constitutional authoritarianism". He was deposed in 1986 by the People Power Revolution and was succeeded as president by Corazon Aquino. Marcos gained political success by exaggerating his actions in World War II, claiming to have been the "most decorated war hero in the Philippines". — United States Army documents described his claims as "fraudulent" and "absurd". After the war, he became a lawyer. He served in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the Philippine Senate from 1959 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
